Ronald Acuña Jr. isn’t just a superstar who has overcome plenty of challenges in his career—he also comes from a baseball family. And now, one of his younger brothers has reportedly committed to an AL East team, hoping to one day join that organization when the time comes.
The player in question is Kenny Acuña, the youngest of the Acuña brothers at just 14 years old. While he’s not yet old enough to sign a professional contract, he’s already on the radar of MLB scouts. According to reports, he’s given a verbal commitment to the Philadelphia Phillies.
“Acuña’s younger brother Kenny, 14 years old, played his first game in the United States today at a Perfect Game event in Florida. He has verbally agreed to sign with the Phillies, according to Sports Illustrated,” reported John Clark of NBC on X.
How many Acuña brothers are in MLB?
Ronald Acuña Jr. has three brothers. Only one of them—Luisangel Acuña—is currently in the majors, playing for the New York Mets. His other two brothers, Kenny and Bryan, are not in MLB yet. Bryan is playing under a minor league contract in the Twins system.
All four brothers share the same father, Ronald Acuña Sr., though Ronald Jr. has a different mother than his siblings. Kenny, the youngest, was born in New Hampshire sometime between 2011 and 2012. The Acuña family also includes other MLB ties, such as former big leaguer Kelvim Escobar.
While there’s still a long road ahead, Kenny’s verbal commitment to the Phillies could be a sign that he’s already viewed as a potential future prospect for the organization.
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